The Belmont Senior Citizens Center in Butte has been providing meals for homebound seniors and people with health issues that make it difficult for them to get out of the house through its Meals on Wheels for over 20 years.
“We currently serve about 170 seniors and disabled adults in Butte,” said Amanda Stone, executive director for the Belmont. “For most of the people we serve, our delivery drivers are the only people they have contact with on a regular basis, so we not only provide a nutritious meal, but also a [check on their] welfare.”
The Town Pump Charitable Foundation provided a grant to help fund the program this year.
Meals can be provided up to seven days a week. Weekend meals are delivered frozen, and holiday meals can be delivered upon request.
Each meal costs about $14 to make, and the Belmont requests a $6 donation for each meal.
“Often times our seniors cannot afford the donation cost,” Stone said. “We are extremely grateful for Town Pump and the opportunity they provided to allow us to continue the service our seniors so badly need.”
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